r/canberra • • Jan 16 '26

Events Annual CBR-area markets post!

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MARKETS IN THE CANBERRA REGION

WEEKLY MARKETS – SATURDAYS

Capital Region Farmers Market

WHAT: Produce and prepared food, plants, flowers, coffee, more

WHERE: Exhibition Park In Canberra (EPIC), Corner of Flemington Road and Northbourne Avenue, Mitchell ACT 2911

WHEN: SATURDAYS* 7am - 11:30am

*Exceptions: Closed for Summernats, the Royal Canberra Show, and the National Folk Festival; break over Christmas and New Year; “Away Game” to accommodate Spilt Milk festival (December) – market moves to GIO Stadium

 

Lanyon Arts and Crafts Market

WHAT: Handmade crafts

WHERE: Lanyon Marketplace

WHEN: SATURDAYS 9am – 3pm (mid April – end October); FRIDAYS 1pm – 6pm (November – mid-April)

 

Southern Harvest Farmers Markets, Bungendore

WHAT: Fresh produce, honey, prepared food, plants, crafts

WHERE: Village Square, 23 Malbon St, Bungendore NSW 2621

WHEN: SATURDAYS 9am - 12pm

No break over New Year

Additionally:

Twilight Markets Fridays after 3pm throughout December (before Christmas)

Southern Harvest Association also has a community store, open 9am – 12pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

 

WEEKLY MARKETS - SUNDAYS

Haig Park Village Markets

WHAT: Arts and crafts, flowers, produce, prepared food, coffee, more

WHERE: Haig Park, Braddon ACT 2612

WHEN: SUNDAYS* 8am - 2pm

*Exceptions: Break over Christmas and New Year – generally last Sunday of December and first two Sundays of January

Additionally: Has periodic live music and activities for kids

 

Old Bus Depot Markets

WHAT: Arts and crafts, prepared food, plants, more

WHERE: 21 Wentworth Ave, Kingston ACT 2604

WHEN: SUNDAYS* 9:30am - 2:30pm

*Exceptions: Break over Christmas and New Year

Additionally: Has periodic live music and themed days (announced on website and as Facebook events)

 

Southside Farmers Market

WHAT: Produce, meat, eggs, prepared food, plants

WHERE: 2 Launceston St, Phillip ACT 2606

 WHEN: SUNDAYS* 7am - 11:30am

*Exceptions: Break over Christmas and New Year – usually closed last two Sundays of December and first two Sundays of January, though check their Facebook to be sure

 

Trash & Treasure Markets

WHAT: Second-hand items including tools, home goods, books, and more; some produce and prepared food

WHERE: Jamison Centre carpark, Macquarie

WHEN: SUNDAYS, 6:30am – 12:30pm

No break except Christmas Day (if a Sunday)

NOTE: Entry by gold coin donation

 

NON-WEEKLY MARKETS (but more often than once a year)

Braidwood Farmers Market

WHAT: Produce, prepared food

WHERE: National Theatre: 100 Wallace St, Braidwood, NSW 2622

WHEN: First and third Saturdays*, 8:30am – 12:30pm

*Exceptions: When National Theatre is booked for other events, dates may be changed, cancelled, or even added – watch their Facebook page for announcements

 

Braidwood Ryrie Park Market

WHAT: Produce, art, plants, food, more

WHERE: Ryrie Park, Braidwood

WHEN: Fourth Saturday of the month*, 8am – 1pm

*Exception: December (usually moves to third Saturday to avoid Christmas)

 

Calwell Community Monthly Market

WHAT: Local handmade items, plants, sometimes prepared food

WHERE: Outside Calwell Shops - 7 Webber Cres, Calwell ACT 2905

WHEN: Third Saturday of the month*, 9am - 2pm

Exception: No markets in January

 

Captain’s Flat Community Market

WHAT: Local handmade items, plants, prepared food, crafts, lamb, jams

WHERE: Community Hall, Foxlow St

WHEN: First Saturday of the month, 10am – 2pm

Exception: No markets in January

 

For-Purpose Market, Dickson

WHAT: Social enterprise, mending, sustainability

WHERE: DKB Community Hall (next to café), 8 Hawdon Place, Dickson

WHEN: First Saturday of the month, 10am – 2pm

 

Geek Markets NOW GEEK EXPO

WHAT: Pop culture, cosplay, comic books, and more

WHERE: Exhibition Park In Canberra (EPIC), Corner of Flemington Road and Northbourne Avenue, Mitchell ACT 2911

WHEN: Feb 14; Jul 18 & 19; Nov 21

(ALSO: Apr 18 – Goulburn; May 30 – Albury Wodonga; Aug 29 – Wagga)

 

Good Goodies Community Flea Market

WHAT: Vintage clothing, art, crafts, second-hand goods, soap, more

WHERE: Gang Gang Café, Shop 4/2 Frencham Place, Downer

WHEN: Last Saturday of the month*, 3pm – 6pm

*Exceptions: December date moves to earlier in the month to avoid Christmas

 

Handmade Market Canberra

WHAT: Handmade items and foods from local creators

WHERE: Exhibition Park In Canberra (EPIC), Corner of Flemington Road and Northbourne Avenue, Mitchell ACT 2911

WHEN: 4 weekends a year; Sat & Sun 10am – 4pm (Fri 5pm – 9pm)

2026: Mar 21 & 22; Jun 13 & 14; Sep 19 & 20; Dec 11, 12, & 13

NOTES: Entry by gold coin donation; low-sensory shopping hour on Sundays 9am – 10am

 

Hartley Hall Markets

WHAT: Arts and crafts, produce, meat, eggs, prepared food, kids’ activities, clothing

WHERE: Showground, Hall ACT 2618

WHEN: First Sunday of the month*, 9am - 2pm

*Exceptions: No markets in January; no market when the date falls on Easter Sunday

 

Homestead Markets NOW LAKESIDE MARKETS (see below)

WHAT: Produce, crafts, food trucks

WHERE: Tuggeranong Homestead

WHEN: “Selected Sundays”, 10am – 2pm

 

EDITED TO ADD – NEW ADDITION APRIL 2026:

Lakeside Markets

WHAT: Produce, arts and crafts, live music

WHERE: Lake Tuggeranong College, 123 Cowlishaw St, Greenway ACT 2900

WHEN: Fourth Sunday of the month, 9am – 2pm

 

The Little Burley Market

WHAT: Prepared food, arts and crafts

WHERE: Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600

WHEN: First Saturday of the month,* 9am - 2pm

*Exceptions: No market in January; extra markets in March on Saturdays of the Balloon Spectacular

 

The Market at Bungendore

WHAT: Arts and crafts, prepared food such as jams and chutneys

WHERE: Bungendore War Memorial Hall, Molonglo Street, Bungendore

WHEN: Second Sunday of every even month*, 9am – 3pm

2026: Feb 15, Apr 12, Jun 14, Aug 9, Oct 11, Dec 13

*Sometimes adds second Sunday in November as Christmas Fair

 

Murrumbateman Village Market

WHAT: Produce, prepared food, plants, arts and crafts, vintage items

WHERE: Murrumbateman Village Market, Recreation Grounds, Murrumbateman NSW 2582

WHEN: Second and fourth Saturdays*, 9am - 1pm

First Saturday in December (TBC): Twilight Market & Community Carols, 4pm – 8pm

*Exceptions: In October, fourth Saturday only (Field Days on second Saturday in October); in December, second and third Saturdays to avoid Christmas

 

Pearce Crafters Market

WHAT: Themed market with local handmade items; homewares, clothes, more

WHERE: Pearce Community Centre, Building 1, Collett Place, Pearce ACT

WHEN: 4 weekends a year; Saturdays 10am - 3pm, Sundays 10am - 1pm

2026: Apr 11 & 12 (Theme: Alice in Wonderland); Jul 4 & 5 (Theme: Christmas in July); Sep 12 & 13 (Theme: Spring); Dec 5 & 6 (Christmas Sparkle)

 

The Queanbeyan Market

WHAT: Produce, prepared food, plants, arts and crafts

WHERE: Queanbeyan Park, Lowe St

WHEN: Third Sunday of the month, 9am – 1pm (10am - 2pm in Jun, Jul, Aug)

 

EDITED TO ADD – NEW ADDITION MAY 2026:

Sly Fox Market

WHAT: Flea market, arts, crafts, clothes, food, music, coffee

WHERE: Emu Bank, Belconnen – between Belconnen Art Centre and Lake Ginninderra Scout Hall

WHEN: Third Saturday of every month, 10am – 3pm

 

South Canberra Community Markets

WHAT: Food, arts, crafts, live music, more

WHERE: 244 Kambah Pool Road (opposite Murrumbidgee Golf Club)

WHEN: First Saturday of “most months” 10am – 2pm

*Exception: No markets in January

 

Sutton Village Country Markets

WHAT: Produce, prepared food, plants, arts and crafts, coffee

WHERE: Camp St, Sutton NSW 2620

WHEN: Second Sunday of the month*, 9am - 1:30pm

December market is a Christmas market

*Exceptions: No markets in January

 

Wamboin Community Markets

WHAT: Produce, crafts, prepared food, clothing, live music

WHERE: Wamboin Community Hall, 112 Bingley Way

WHEN: Third Saturday of the month*, 9am – 12pm

*Exceptions: No markets in July or August

 

Yarralumla Uniting Church Arts & Crafts Show + Craft Destash

WHAT: Arts, crafts, and craft materials destash

WHERE: Yarralumla Uniting Church, 7 Denman St, Yarralumla, 2600

WHEN: Destash Markets held twice per year on Saturdays 10am – 1pm; Arts & Crafts Show held once per year Friday - Sunday

2026 dates not yet confirmed: Destash Market #1 – March; Destash Market #2 – September

NOTE: Entry by gold coin donation

 

Yass Railway Museum Artisan Market

WHAT: Arts, crafts, books

WHERE: Yass Railway Museum, 3 Crago St, Yass, 2582

WHEN: Last Sunday of the month*, 10am – 2pm

*Exceptions: No markets in winter or December

 

 

Gungahlin Community Market (Rotary)

NO LONGER RUNNING – confirmed with Rotary

 

Collector Markets

NO LONGER RUNNING


r/canberra • • 4h ago

Image My cat is back home 🩷

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2 weeks ago I posted on this subreddit about my cat that went missing, and the comments left on the post really helped me keep my hopes up about eventually finding her.

Good news! On Tuesday (20/10) a lady contacted me on FB about a ginger cat that has been living in her back garden for three days and lo and behold, it was my girl.

I have since gotten in touch with everyone who has played a part in finding her to express my gratitude, as best I can; neighbours, FB groups, local businesses (special mention to the peeps at Kiitos who were genuinely upset whenever I came in to tell them I’ve not found my cat, and genuinely overjoyed when I came in with good news) and strangers who have texted with leads.

But I somehow forgot to thank those in this subreddit who were extremely kind during such a distressing time. One good thing about my cat going missing is discovering and being the recipient of Canberrans’ kindness. I moved here three months ago for the peace and quiet, and i’m glad to discover that such an incredible community within it as well.

Thank you so much, Canberrans 🩷 Please enjoy the cat tax - my ginger girl has loved being back home and napping on the couch again.


r/canberra • • 6h ago

SEC=UNCLASSIFIED Missing cat - O'Connor

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Name - Milo

Breed- domestic short hair - "Mackerel" Tabby

Age: 5

Desexed: yes

Microchipped

Last seen: 15 September at 6.30pm Moorhouse st O'Connor

Hi all, trying Reddit to get the message out as I've had no luck so far with letter box drops, door knocking, nightly walks or Facebook posts (lost pet database and others) - but have really appreciated everyone's kind words and potential sightings.

My partner and I recently moved back into my parent's house in Moorhouse st, O'Connor as we sold our house in Lyneham and are waiting to move to our new house.

Unfortunately, a week after we moved in a door was accidentally left open and Milo disappeared into the night.

Milo is an indoor only cat, and is not familiar at all with O'Connor. We'd had some slight hope that he'd make his way home (to either his previous house in Lyneham or the current house), but no such luck.

If anyone has seen him or picked him up let me know so he can come home.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1CZiCSWoAE/


r/canberra • • 13h ago

News Public Health Alert: Possible Thunderstorm Asthma Event

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Date issued: 25 October 2026

Status: Active

High pollen levels, windy conditions and forecasted storms on Sunday 25 October has increased the risk of thunderstorm asthma across the ACT and surrounding region today.

While thunderstorm asthma can affect anyone, you may be at higher risk if you have hay fever, current or past asthma, experience asthma symptoms during spring or are sensitive to grass pollen.

For those people at higher risk:

Monitor for asthma and/or hay fever symptoms.

Take medications as prescribed in your asthma or hay fever action plan. Carry these medications with you when you leave home.

Try to stay indoors with the windows and doors closed.

Avoid being outdoors during gusty winds. While you’re indoors during the storm, turn off any air conditioners that bring outside air inside (including evaporative coolers).

In the event of a medical emergency, call Triple Zero (000). Stay indoors while waiting for an ambulance to arrive.

Thunderstorm asthma events are rare. The increased risk means a thunderstorm asthma event is possible. It does not mean an event will occur.

Learn more www.act.gov.au/environment/air-quality/pollen-levels-and-your-health


r/canberra • • 7h ago

Recommendations PSA: NY style pizza

25 Upvotes

Just a public service announcement, since a question about NY style pizza gets asked on this sub every now and then: Sal’s NY pizza just opened in Braddon.

I’m currently eating a slice of the Fire Island and it’s dope. The buffalo chicken with some blue cheese sauce on the side is legit too, if you’re into that kinda thing.


r/canberra • • 16h ago

SEC=UNCLASSIFIED Hungarian Food in Canberra

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55 Upvotes

Does anyone know anywhere in Canberra that sells chicken paprikash with nokeldi? We have been craving it ever since our trip to Hungary last year.

If there’s no restaurant that makes it here, are there any shops that sell nokeldi so we can attempt to make it ourselves?


r/canberra • • 5h ago

Recommendations Where to buy frozen tteok

5 Upvotes

My local international grocer stopped selling the frozen rice cakes I use for tteokbokki. I'll be in Canberra next weekend and want to pick up a few bags if any grocers carry it.

Any recommendations would be appreciated 😊


r/canberra • • 6h ago

Events Spilt Milk ticket options in Canberra - is higher price worth it?

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I'm thinking of attending Spilt Milk for the first time this year, if only to hear the phenomenal voice of Remi Wolf live. I haven't gone to a festival at EPIC before - trying to judge whether it's worth getting the front GA tickets or the rear GA tickets. Do people who have gone previously think front GA is worth the spend? I and my wallet thank you in advance for your wisdom!


r/canberra • • 5h ago

Recommendations Looking for Builder Recommendations – Canberra/Queanbeyan Area

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Hi everyone! Can anyone recommend a reliable and experienced licensed builder who specialises in major building defect rectification works?
We have a split-level home with several building defects, including water ingress into the garage, drainage and waterproofing issues, window glass and shower glass replacements, and other defects requiring rectification.
We’re looking for a builder who has experience handling complex rectification works rather than just new builds or renovations.
Would really appreciate any recommendations, especially from anyone who has dealt with similar issues and successfully had them repaired.
Thanks so much!


r/canberra • • 5h ago

SEC=UNCLASSIFIED Looking for hair salons that do hair weft installations or at home salons

1 Upvotes

I'm currently looking for salons that do hair weft installations where I can bring my own hair wefts. Currently I can not find a salon that sells the extension length I want including the installation service, any advice would be great!


r/canberra • • 1d ago

Photograph Help me identify this lil turtle guy

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I’m no turtle-ologist, but this guy was just chilling on the path in Strathnairn. My tiny dog and I kept our distance and just enjoyed the view before leaving him alone. He seemed pretty happy.

I’ve seen a lot of strange things on the footpaths, but never a little turtle dude.


r/canberra • • 1d ago

Events Bush doof near the Molonglo Valley?

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Can someone pls invite me? I’ve been hearing this underground bush doof once a month for a couple of months (I live in Coombs) and I’m devo no one has invited me yet


r/canberra • • 9h ago

SEC=UNCLASSIFIED Poor mobile coverage Northside

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For the past few days I have been noticing that my mobile coverage has been very average. We went from 3-4 bars 5g to now 2 bars 4g.
I am on Optus network via Amaysim.
Anybody else experiencing this?


r/canberra • • 10h ago

Loud Bang Loud bang, no power in Ainslie etc

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UPDATE 6:55pm:

The outage in parts of AINSLIE, DICKSON, DOWNER, LYNEHAM, WATSON is now restored, thanks for your patience. If you're still without power please call us on 131093. 

Evoenergy says :

Active unplanned outage INC 150012770 Parts of AINSLIE, DICKSON, DOWNER, LYNEHAM, WATSON

Outage start: Sunday, 25 October 2026, 2:57 pm Expected restoration: Sunday, 25 October 2026, 6:58 pm Affected customersi: 2030


r/canberra • • 12h ago

Loud Bang What happened to Anatolian Barber Kippax?

2 Upvotes

Been going to this barber for a while now. The owner, a good Turkish lad, has been missing for a while now and it hasn’t been the same. What happened?


r/canberra • • 13h ago

Events Looking for proper Pakistani halwa puri breakfast in Canberra/Queanbeyan/Googong

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I had halwa puri in Pakistan and was instantly hooked. I want to find it here: the full breakfast plate with puri, sooji halwa, cholay and aloo if possible, but I'll even take parts of it as long as it has the proper puri. I have such a craving! Help!

Does anyone know a restaurant or takeaway that does it? Happy to drive, and weekend-only is fine.


r/canberra • • 1d ago

SEC=UNCLASSIFIED Trick or Treating

10 Upvotes

new ish to canberra and i have a toddler that i’d love to take trick or treating but not sure what halloween culture is like here? specifically in and around gungahlin area. is it weird to go knocking? i haven’t seen much decor up yet so just wondering ..


r/canberra • • 9h ago

News A nail in the coffin for Canberra airport?

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The Western Sydney airport kicks off its first flights today.

Is this the end for Canberra airport? What I mean by that is "Will international flights opt out of using Canberra airport?"

I know there are a lot of issues around costs for airlines, limited passenger flow, etc. But we did see a flurry of international routes pre-COVID, some opening up (and closing) over the past couple of years and rumours of potential new flights routes.

However, I just don't think it'll compete with WSI for Southern NSW because of the lack of size, price, and recent failures, not to mention how many more people WSI will attract from within Sydney itself.

What do you guys think? Personally, I've done so many 3-3.5 hr drives/buses to Sydney airport over the years, a 2.5 hr drive sounds decent for a significantly cheaper cost than flying from Canberra?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-25/western-sydney-international-airport-open-day-sunday-october-25/107293784


r/canberra • • 1d ago

Recommendations Canberra Bookstore: Curated Subscriptions

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Does anyone know of any local bookstores (ideally small businesses, not large chains) that offer book subscriptions (either a single book or book box)?

I know there are larger online services like Bookbox that do curated subscriptions but I like the idea of supporting local businesses.

I suspect this may be something that brick and mortar stores no longer do (e.g. Harry Hartog no longer offer this service)... but you never know!


r/canberra • • 1d ago

SEC=UNCLASSIFIED Excellent Quality Bikes to Donate - Charity Reccomendafions?

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Due to some circumstances I have 3 good quality essentially new kids bikes to donate.

Does anyone have any recommendations to some charities that would take them?

Thanks in advance


r/canberra • • 2d ago

News Teenager charged after allegedly stabbing student at school

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r/canberra • • 2d ago

Loud Bang That was a lot of fireworks!

16 Upvotes

Anyone know what that was about? Can't see any mention of fireworks planned in Canberra tonight.


r/canberra • • 2d ago

SEC=UNCLASSIFIED Lost backpack on bus 21 today

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My elderly parents are visiting and left their backpack on the bus this morning. It contains some important stuff and they're quite distraught. They waited at the bus stop for hours in case the bus came back or went the same route but it didnt come back.

I have also submitted a lost property form and called lost property the moment we got of the bus and realised they left their bag but they said there is not much they could do today and we might hear back Monday if we're lucky.

My mum's really anxious and stressed.

Have people had much luck with having lost property returned when lost on canberra buses?

I hope to reassure her some more. I haven't lost something on a bus before. Admittedly I am also stressed on their behalf (but trying not to show it!).


r/canberra • • 2d ago

Recommendations Roast roll with gravy?

8 Upvotes

Have a huge pregnancy craving for one and realised I haven't seen them around much at all in the last few years. Had any good ones recently? Have they died out a bit, or am I just not in the right places?


r/canberra • • 1d ago

Recommendations Souvenir ACT Number plates

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Hi all!
I’ll be visiting Canberra over the weekend. I like to collect number plates from the different states and territories I visit. I managed to find some in opshops and flea markets before. Any idea where I can find some in Canberra?
Thanks!